Breaking 80 Over 50 A Golf Improvement Journey

This week Frank was hoping to be podcasting from Pinehurst North Carolina but the Golf Gods intervened with different plans. If the golf shoe doesn't fit...acquit? No, that's not it. Unable to get out on to the course, it's time to find creative ways to work on the golf game indoors. Tune in to find out how that is going to happen.I read and respond to every email, don't be a stranger: [email protected] music provided by Epidemic Sound.

Hi, thanks for checking out Breaking 80 over 50, if you are new here, this trailer is a great place to start. It will give you a quick run down in about three minutes on what you are likely to find in this podcast.I love to hear from you, email me at: [email protected] music provided by Epidemic Sound

In this episode host Frank interviews Bob Lobby, an engineer and entrepreneur who turned lag putting into a quantitative science. Bob explains how he developed Putting by the Numbers over 25 years: using the Stimp meter concept, measuring green, fringe and fairway friction, and calculating an Individual Power Factor (IPF) — how far a ball travels per inch of putter retraction for each player. He walks through practical routines for measuring surfaces before a round, practicing at home on carpet, and using simple arithmetic to eliminate three-putts. The method builds confidence and consistency without slowing play.

This episode covers a rainy South Florida weekend where two very different rounds produced identical scores: back-to-back 86s. The host breaks down key holes, bad decisions (including a memorable triple after trying an impossible bank shot), and redeeming moments like clutch chips and great bunker play. He reflects on improved mental resilience — laughing off mistakes instead of folding — and how small process changes (commitment to get chips to the hole) produced better outcomes. Also: a surprising shoe find saved the day and turned a soggy round into an enjoyable outing.I would love to hear from you. Email me at: [email protected] music provided by Epidemic SoundCheck out round 2 of the YGT: https://youtu.be/HnzjCvr7nIM?si=UcjvU0s3Y2xoXNzUNew to me, check out Dr. Jake: https://youtu.be/GFttAHAlq3Q?si=oRA5TwRosOF4uWCP

Frank recounts two very different rounds that both finished at 88 and reflects on what makes golf special beyond the score. He breaks down his recent play — driver inconsistencies, better wedge distances, and frustrating putting that repeatedly lipped out — while noting course conditions after heavy South Florida rain. More importantly, he shares how golf builds community: the morning camaraderie, shared struggles, and support when life gets heavy. Through stories about friends coping with 9/11 memories and the loss of a beloved dog, Frank shows how the course becomes a refuge and a way to connect.